A dialog from the PhilOfHi list, January 2000. Is the
central role of historiography to formulate hypothesis,
test them, and ultimately establish laws? An alternative
to this might be that history has a role in
self-identification. But if so, how?

By Haines Brown, 14 September 2000. A response to a
student query concerning the value of studying Ancient
history. What can we learn from the study of history? The
issue of identity. History as an evolutionary
science.

By James Green, 4 December 2000. Public intellectuals
and bridging the gap between academe and the public. The
failure of labor historians to reach the working
class. Activism as creating opportunities.

By Haines Brown, 4 September 2003. Replies to a message
on the soc.culture.african news group in which the issue
came up of just what makes an historical statement
historical? In lieu of presenting any consensus on this
question, the author briefly presents his own view.